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Ankst | One of the first (formed 1988) and most influential, and still going strong. |
Boobytrap | On the 20th of Feb. 2004 Boobytrap won “best label” at the Welsh Music Awards |
Complete Control Music | A community record label and touring circuit giving musicians from South Wales opportunities to develop and promote their work. |
Convergence UK | Early days yet for this new label, but looks promising - new underground fresh ideas, independant and passionate about music! Run by Producers & DJs. |
Crai (on Sain website) | Home of Anweledig, Epitaff, Gogz, Big Leaves, Maharishi. |
dA Records | Acts Dragonheart, Swing Gang, Chloe Cooke, Silversand, The Vanities, Krane, Lewis Oliver. |
Dockrad | They seek out computer wizards, guitar geniuses, hip-hop heavies and sweet soul senioritas to liven up your dark moods, and darken your lively moods. |
Fflach | Varied catalogue, including the brilliant KALD from Cardigan. |
Judmusic Records | North Wales-based label & publishing company, part of the Stiwdio Eglwys set-up, geared towards the urban music styles, Hip Hop, Drum'n'Bass, R'n'B. Accepting demos for consideration. |
Magika Records | North Wales-based label & publishing company, part of the Stiwdio Eglwys set-up, caters for the Electronica and experimental styles of production, and all things in-between that may go Beep!. Accepting demos for consideration. |
Mighty Atom | Formed in 2000 with the aim of growing a real independent record label operating out of South Wales. Bands include 3 Colours Red, Funeral For A Friend, Hondo Maclean, Goatboy, Headcase Ladz, Appease, Liberty 37, Stickman . |
Mindtours | Non-generic electronic music record label, musicians/artists collective, and audio/ visual event organisers. |
Mindyourhead | Uncompromising electronic music from the North Wales coast. |
The Newest Industry | A DIY underground UK punk rock label run by Jo and Dave out of a house in Cardiff. |
Oggum | Electronic ambience and weird-eared music. |
Peski | Not much to see, apart from the rather excellent Jakokoyak - “The finest use of melodica in Welsh pop EVER!" - Fluffylovebubble |
Plastic Raygun | Since the mid-90s Plastic Raygun has become a name synonymous with funky-ass breaks and party monsters. |
Poisoned Whiskey | An underground punky record label with a positive attitude based in the Rhondda Valleys. |
Post Office Records | The label's ethos is to create and support product on the outer reaches of the electronic music spectrum. |
Recordiau Menai | North Wales-based label & publishing company, part of the Stiwdio Eglwys set-up, deals with the welsh language side of the business - Hip Hop, Soft Rock etc. Accepting demos for consideration. |
Red Eye Music | Independent Record Label and Production company supporting the other unique and creative forms of music currently emerging out of the rock, jazz, avant-garde and contemporary classical scene in Wales. |
Rhondda Records | We are a record label for “The Valleys”. We prefer original compositions - our music is eclectic (whatever THAT means). |
Slow Graffiti | “Tasty eclectic electronica... a very twisted and welcome shape of things to come” - Buzz |
Sylem | Established by Welsh band Melys in 1999. It is situated in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, and is run by the band from an 18th century mansion which houses the on site recording studio and offices. |
Taffpop | Good site, great attitude! The Taffpop Charter - “Taffpop Promise - To bring you the best new talent we can find - To encourage the creative - To quash the copyists - To keep it free” |
Trimsound | Specialising in quality funk-laden deep tech-house, Trimsound explore a wide range of styles from tribal dancefloor rockers to glitchy laid-back grooves. |
Visible Noise | Also home to Cacophonous and Surrender labels. |
The links below are to other sites that cover a range of Welsh labels. |
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New Welsh Music | Now defunct, but good archive still available. |
WelshUnsigned | A web portal for unsigned Welsh artists, offering a free promotional service for all artists that register. |